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Issue No. Twelve

• Travis Brorsen uses valuable lessons learned in FFA enabling him to be in the right place at the right time.
• Heather Eccard emerges from life-changing events to change her career path and now helps change the lives of others at the Oklahoma Heart Hospital.
• Managers at Wilco Machine and Fabrication, Inc. fine tune leadership skills.
• A healthy partnership supplies Unity Health Center with well-trained health professionals.
• Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation Principal Investigator Dr. Joel Guthridge mentors and provides leadership at Great Plains Technology Center.
• Case IH Agriculture invests in safety training at Great Plains Technology Center

Issue No. Eleven

• Heading down a dark, lonely path, Melissa Stonebarger found her “light” through graphic design.
• Terri Starr Salazar is ready to tackle “anything” with skills and self-confidence developed at Caddo Kiowa Technology Center.
• Kingfisher Regional Hospital partners to train skilled healthcare providers.
• B-R-B Roofing and Manufacturing creates new markets.
• New hires at Scale Source depend on Canadian Valley’s authentic and interactive training.
• Deaf since childhood, Kirt Billings’ passion for aircraft mechanics helps him discover the sky’s the limit.

Issue No. Ten

• Safety training flourishes with Alliance Training Center in Wynnewood.
• Garen Martens Manufacturing employees update skills in northwest Oklahoma.
• Together Ada Fire Department and PTC provide volunteer firefighter training close to home.
• “100 % Cowboy” Jason Meadows learned to work hard in Calera, Okla. Agricultural Education and FFA.
• Abused, neglected and abandoned as a child, Josh Shipp had no idea the impact DECA would make on his life.
• Blending visual art with music, Richard Hight  motivates and entertains more than one million people

Issue No. Nine

• On her own while still in high school, Anastasia Boyd learns professionalism in Business Professionals of America.
• Matt Dowling uses skills to work on soldier-less Army robots and “intelligent” designs.
• Blaire Stevison dreams of becoming a NASCAR crew chief.
• Tiffany McHenry works toward independence by pursuing nontraditional career in auto repair.
• Tyler Piercey achieves goal of acceptance into prestigious NASCAR Technical Institute.
• INTEGRIS Blackwell Regional Hospital and Pioneer Technology Center, a 36-year partnership works to keep Blackwell-area residents healthy.

Issue No. Eight

• Counselor Malena Woodward offers realistic college perspective in biomedical sciences.
• Former engineering major Bryan Kitzrow knows the value of preparation for college engineering success.
• Andrew Aday plans a career in biomedical engineering after taking mission trips with his father.
• In her “dream size” classroom, Kelli Carnes enjoys teaching students excited about science.
• Seth Booth, former Canadian Valley Technology student, excels in MIT’s engineering program.
• Martha Wallace finds her dream career through pre-engineering courses.

Issue No. Seven

• Dee Jarvis, Tire Assembly-Mechanical/ Electrical Design Engineer at Goodyear serves as a pre-engineering adviser in hopes of finding “homegrown” engineers.
• Jose Hernandez considers a career in pediatric medicine.
• Julie Smiley-Foster is a Project Lead the Way Sciences Instructor and National Board Certified Teacher.
• Counselor Lynn Gatlin shares her best and brightest students with a pre-engineering program to increase their opportunities.
• Sarah Simpson-Warrior applies her math skills in hands-on learning.
• Kaylee Price, a high school junior considering a career as a cardiologist.

Issue No. Six

• Air Liquide safeguards employees with specialized safety training.
• Woman-owned Jeneyco Overhead Door expands into commercial and government sectors.
• OSU Fire Service Training partnership enables rural volunteer firefighters to train close to home.
• OU Dental Hygiene training serves students close to home.
• Snap-On partners train diesel technicians in nation’s first Diesel Diagnostic Training and Certification Center.
• Spencer Machine Works updates technology and employee training to match customer expectations.

Issue No. Five

• Chad Matter switches from accounting to new career in hospitality.
• Micky Marsee teaches women skills learned in 30-year electrical career.
• Rosie Ashley rises from ashes of abuse to success and a full life.
• Jamie Andrews combines masonry with language and culture skills learned during a semester in Mexico.
• Body Solid keeps Cecilia Holle’s passion for fitness in shape, with help from a small business development program.
• Trevor Hardway champions CareerTech around the world.

Issue No. Four

• Joel Illgen, gifted high school student with Attention Deficit Disorder, flourishes in rigorous biomedical program.
• Raynece Leader-Thompson, student inventor of a math game, learns tricks of marketing trade.
• Nicole Hoffman exchanges future-threatening stubborn streak for culinary scholarship and success.
• Shae Carroll earns double boost toward engineering major through Digital Media program.
• Michele Seiber fulfills back-burner, lifetime dream when she becomes emergency medical technician.
• Naseam Mayahi nurtured a new-found interest in dentistry through a CareerTech dental program while in college.

Issue No. Three

• Francine Jambard worked her way up to lead technician at Hillcrest Spine-Orthopedic Center through the Surgical Technology program.
• Zac Winkle solidified career plans in computer design while achieving three simultaneous graduations.
• Tracy Rogers realized her full potential through the FOCUS program while working with SkillsUSA.
• Tanner Pullen pursues interactive media training for future employment opportunities.
• Boral Brick utilized the Training for Industry program to increase employee efficiency and expand production.
• Jeremy Taylor cooks his way into the prestigious Scottsdale Culinary Institute through his CareerTech Culinary Arts program.

Issue No. Two

• Josh Brooks turned a computer repair and networking certification into a full-time job.
• Sheila DeCarlo, a single mother who used her computer aided drafting skills to become independent.
• Ameristar Fence Co., Tulsa - based creator of a security fence used internationally in need of employee training and increased sales.
• Kyle Ensley, past FCCLA state officer with sights on international business and "American Idol."
• Layne Marshall, a rodeo competitor who developed leadership skills and a radiology tech career.
• Katie Gage, graduated from high school, CareerTech and college at the same time.

Issue No. One

• Ashlee Fritts, an artistic high school junior who turned love for drawing into a career in drafting.
• Christopher Nelson used his skills to become owner of a photography and design business.
• Donovan Tate used his culinary and military experiences to land a top chef's job.
• United Linen and Uniform Rental, a family-owned business utilized training for employees.
• Tia O’Neal became aware of the opportunities in the health field and pursued a teaching degree.
• Alan Whipple received assistance opening a successful heating and air conditioning business.